What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026 This bill requires, as a condition of Medicare participation, health care providers to allow a clergy member access to a patient upon the patient's designation and request.
Action Timeline
2026-07-22
Introduced in House
2026-07-22
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti
2026-07-22
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.9851 pass?
HR.9851 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.9851 do?
Protecting Access to Spiritual Treatment and Organized Religion Act of 2026 or the PASTOR Act of 2026 This bill requires, as a condition of Medicare participation, health care providers to allow a clergy member access to a patient upon the patient's designation and request.
Who sponsored HR.9851?
HR.9851 was sponsored by Mike Flood (R-Nebraska).
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